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Quinoa Salad (Healthy & Fresh)

A vibrant and nutritious quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cooked Quinoa

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Vegetables

  • 2 pieces Persian/Lebanese cucumbers
  • 2 pieces roma tomatoes
  • 0.5 small red onion Optional soak in water for 10 mins
  • 0.5 large avocado
  • 10 pieces kalamata olives

Herbs

  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves

Dressing

  • 0.5 lemon lemon Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa and let it cool.
  • Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and avocado; chop olives and mint.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  • Pour dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword fresh, Healthy, Quinoa